PARENT EDUCATION SERIES

School Year 2023-2024 ICAN

The Utica City School District is excited to partner with ICAN to host monthly parent education presentations designed to both educate and inspire parents to more effectively support their children's success in school. All presentations are open to all parents in the District. Please refer to the calendar below for topics and location.

Hosting of Monthly Parent Workshops

Schedule of Parent Workshops

 

Monthly Parent Education Series (Download Word Document)

 

SEPTEMBER 2023: THE HOME & SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

  • Understanding the importance of parental involvement in education
  • Establishing effective communication channels between parents and teachers
  • Building a positive home learning environment

OCTOBER 2023: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

  • Understanding different learning and behavioral challenges
  • Creating inclusive environments at home
  • Collaborating with teachers and specialists

NOVEMBER 2023: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & INTERNET SAFETY

  • Teaching children responsible internet use
  • Safeguarding personal information online
  • Recognizing and addressing cyberbullying

DECEMBER 2023: SOCIAL MEDIA & THE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

  • Understanding the role excessive screen time plays in impacting our Mental Health
  • Strategies for protecting our children
  • Ways to utilize technology to promote positive development and improved Mental Health

JANUARY 2024: STUDENT WELLNESS

  • Understanding the importance of supporting the whole child
  • The importance of nutrition/sleep/activity/connection
  • Strategies and resources for improving emotional wellness

  FEBRUARY 2024: SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT           

  • Recognizing and managing emotions in children
  • Strategies for promoting positive behavior and discipline
  • Developing resilience and coping skills in children

MARCH 2024: PROMOTING POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH

  • Importance of positive Mental Health
  • What to do if your child is struggling
  • Tips for supporting positive Mental Health

APRIL 2024: ACE'S ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

  • Exploring our own experiences with ACEs
  • Understand how trauma as a child impacts long term health outcomes
  • Recognizing early warning signs and providing appropriate interventions

MAY 2024: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE & NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN

  • Importance of balanced diets and meal planning
  • Promoting physical activity and reducing screen time
  • Addressing common health concerns in children

JUNE 2024: TRANSITIONING TO THE NEXT GRADE

  • Preparing for the next academic year
  • Strategies for smooth transitions between grades
  • Addressing concerns and setting goals for the future